Share: The symbolic interactionist theory, in sociology, contends that people make sense of their world through the exchange of meaning through language and symbols. We interact with things based on meanings ascribed to those things. Unfortunately, nefarious groups have sought to change the intended meanings behind symbols they fancy, and recently they have claimed some victories. Follow:
Needy Trump can’t have a civil war without recruits
Share: President Donald Trump broke from his usual rhetoric of anti-democrat bashing on Twitter last Sunday, to quote one of his supporters who made a dangerously ambiguous suggestion of civil war. Despite the president seemingly endorsing calls for dissension, it’s nothing but a needy, implicit message to a niche population of conservatives. Follow:
Climate change: Take angry action as a whole
Share: For as long as humankind has been around on this earth, we have done nothing but damage to it. We claim we are the smartest species on this planet but it does not seem that way. Our earth is dying, yet many still do not believe that climate change is real.The conditions of our air, water and land are changing drastically each day and action must be taken before it is too late. We can still turn things around, together. Follow:
Model is right: ‘Mental health is not fashion’
Share: Strike one: Gucci sold a wool balaclava jumper that suspiciously resembled blackface with its pull-over collar. Strike two: the brand capitalized off traditional Sikh turbans with its “Indy Full Head Wrap”. Strike three: its latest clothing collection featured straightjackets and prisonlike sandals. Follow:
E-cigs offer brand new fruity flavored fatalities
Share: While intended to help smokers fight addiction, e-cigarettes have an undeniable appeal to youth and first time smokers. It does not solve the problem of cigarette addiction. E-cigarettes are dangerous due to their appeal, how addictive they themselves can be, and the content within them. For these reasons, the use of electronic cigarette products should be banned. Follow:
Why are we still allowing church abuse cover-ups?
Share: In May of 2018, the National Catholic Reporter detailed that since 2003, 19 Catholic dioceses or religious orders have filed for bankruptcy. The growing debt is a result of large payments to victims of sexual abuse within the church. Rather than hoping a lump sum will suffice, it’s time the Catholic church stepped up and fully admitted their faults take steps to prevent abuse in the future. Follow:
Trump lies about hurricane, Ross enables it
Share: When Hurricane Dorian was projected to hit the Southern Gulf states, President Donald Trump tweeted that “In addition to Florida… Alabama, will most likely be hit (much) harder than anticipated.” Follow:
New York’s silently segregated school system
Share: New York has earned a reputation for its widely diverse population but despite having the largest school system in the nation, it still remains as the most segregated. Follow:
Kamala Harris takes softer approach on criminal justice reform
Share: Senator Kamala Harris of California released her criminal justice reform plan last Monday on her campaign website. Falling right into what Democrats want to hear, her plan is a hopeful copy-and-paste of what many Americans desire. It is comprehensive and too good to be something she may accomplish for those suffering in the justice system. Follow:
Gun control: Government inaction forces retailers reaction
Share: A tipping point in the everlasting debate for gun control may have arrived on the heels of the El Paso shootings. Walmart, among other large retailers, has banned open carry in their stores, as well as discontinued sales of ammunition and handguns. In response, the NRA and other American citizens against gun control have boycotted stores across the nation. As the fight for or against gun control rages on, where is our government? Follow: